2023 Best Schools in Umatilla County

• Hermiston School District, OR•

• 6-8

• grade B+

• Students 773

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Echo School District, OR•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.1 out of 5  10 reviews

Senior: I'm a senior at Echo High school and I am a student athlete and my overall experience is great. We have some many activities such as sports and other extra curricular activities such as FFA, National Honors Society, knowledge bowl, key club, Ace car club, Fishing club, Trap shooting. Our school takes pride in being a small school because most students are involved in multiple activities which make for a more well rounded student.Having the community so involved with our school is great it gives the students a chance to give back to the community in return for what they do for us. The teachers at Echo are great they really focus on holding kids accountable for their mistakes but using it as a learning opportunity so they can learn from their mistakes. There is a lot of one on one with our teachers it makes it so much easy to talk to a teacher if you have a question and not feel embarrassed for asking for help. ... Read 10 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 290

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Athena-Weston School District, OR•

• K-3

• grade B

• Students 119

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Hermiston School District, OR•

• K-5

• grade B

• Students 531

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Athena-Weston School District, OR•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.76 out of 5  37 reviews

Senior: Weston-McEwen is a very interesting school and you can see that by looking at the school's mascot. This infamous mascot is called a TigerScot. What is that? Well, I didn't know either but it's a Scottie Dog and a Tiger. It's always a funny joke to tell people what our mascot is. I love not only the mascot but the community. The community is wonderful and very helpful. We have a wonderful FFA community here and it's helped me grow as a person.... Read 37 reviews

• grade B

• Students 208

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Hermiston School District, OR•

• K-5

• grade B

• Students 428

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Helix School District, OR•

• K-12

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Senior: Helix School is a wonderful learning environment for students of all ages. Because of of the small class sizes the teachers get more one on one time with all of the students.... Read 1 review

• grade B

• Students 162

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Hermiston School District, OR•

• K-5

• grade B

• Students 421

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Stanfield School District, OR•

• 6-12

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  Rating 3.87 out of 5  23 reviews

Senior: I liked Stanfield, they taught me how to strive for my goals. The support I got was amazing. I found myself and learned how to speak my mind. Most teachers there advocate for their students. The counselor there helped me so much with college classes and applying for scholarships.... Read 23 reviews

• grade B

• Students 293

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Athena-Weston School District, OR•

• 4-8

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  Rating 3 out of 5  1 review

• grade B minus

• Students 221

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Pendleton School District, OR•

• K-5

• grade B minus

• Students 237

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Hermiston School District, OR•

• K-5

• grade B minus

• Students 509

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Hermiston School District, OR•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.69 out of 5  185 reviews

Senior: Hermiston High School has been quite a ride these past couple years, and quite honestly I am glad that it's almost over. I will miss some of the teachers who made my high school experience all the better. Overall, I hope that Hermiston maintains its positive atmosphere for years to come!... Read 185 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 1,703

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Pendleton School District, OR•

• K-5

• grade B minus

• Students 437

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Hermiston School District, OR•

• 6-8

• grade B minus

• Students 564

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Pendleton School District, OR•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.42 out of 5  141 reviews

Alum: Pendleton High School has some amazing teachers who push their students to do their best. During senior year the counselors and success teachers work very close with students to help map out the next couple of years and help them acheive their goals. They assist with college applications, scholarships, financial aid, housing, and everything else that goes hand in hand with college. You can tell that the staff here genuinely care about each and every student that walks through the doors. You are welcomed with big smiles and kind hearts. Not only is this school extremely focused on your academic success, but they are so sports friendly and will push all students to participate in after school activities, sports, clubs, etc.... Read 141 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 815

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Pendleton School District, OR•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3 out of 5  1 review

• grade B minus

• Students 677

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Hermiston School District, OR•

• K-5

• grade C+

• Students 578

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Pendleton School District, OR•

• K-5

• grade C+

• Students 399

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Pilot Rock School District, OR•

• K-5

• grade C+

• Students 102

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Milton-Freewater Unified School District, OR•

• 4-5

• grade C

• Students 262

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Stanfield School District, OR•

• K-5

• grade C

• Students 207

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Pilot Rock School District, OR•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.17 out of 5  6 reviews

Senior: Usually people talk about how much they hate high school because of the bullies and rude people, but that doesn't happen here at Pilot Rock High. There's no real "cliques" and everyone knows everyone and we look out for each other. I'd like to see PRHS have more school spirit, especially with boys sports since they tend to struggle. I love how involved the community is in the girls basketball and softball programs, though. Another thing I'd like to see is to have more clubs and activities for students who don't play sports or participate in band. Overall, I have loved every second of my high school experience here and it's crazy to think this is my last year!... Read 6 reviews

• grade C

• Students 178

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Milton-Freewater Unified School District, OR•

• K-3

• grade C

• Students 473

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Pendleton School District, OR•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.56 out of 5  9 reviews

Senior: At Nixyaawii Community School the student to teacher ratio is unbeatable! Students aren't just a grade to staff. They genuinely care about the physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of their students. When you attend Nixyaawii you're sure to have a fun learning experience!... Read 9 reviews

• grade C

• Students 88

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1